News and Notices

Coldwater Cemetery update: Burial and interment services now managed by Sanderson Monument

The monuments in the Township of Severn's Coldwater Cemetery located at 12 Craddock Street represent family traditions, regional symbols and the lifestyles of our community. Monuments range from early sandstone memorials to large rough blocks of granite and intricately carved headstones. 

Effective May 2024, Sanderson Monument has been contracted to manage all fees, burial and internment requests at the Coldwater Cemetery. 

Fees, burials, and plots

To inquire about fees, burial or interment options...

Notice of Mooring Restrictions released by Parks Canada

Parks Canada is advising the public that a Notice of Mooring Restrictions came into effect on May 1, 2024, related to the mooring of floating accommodations on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

The notice will allow Parks Canada to exercise greater management control over floating accommodations. These new measures are in line with recent changes to the Province of Ontario’s regulations. These measures have been put in place following a period of public consultation. Under the notice, vessels may moor...

Decorative banners (retired) available for purchase: Preserve a piece of Severn's visual history

In response to requests made by members of the Severn community, Council has approved the sale of decorative street banners that were removed and retired in 2023. 

Community stories and complementary visuals bring neighbours together and contribute to a pride of place. Considering that the retired banners celebrate unique and historical locations across Severn, there has interest from our community to preserve these visual representations of our local landscape.

The replacement of these banners...

Proclamation to designate May 6 to 12 as Children's Mental Health Week in Severn

WHEREAS;  Raising awareness about the importance of child and youth mental health is crucial to helping reduce stigma associated with accessing vital support.

WHEREAS;  Ensuring that families know about the availability of free, accessible and inclusive child and youth mental health services and how to access them to help create healthy, thriving and connected communities that support personal growth and wellbeing.

WHEREAS; Providing early intervention and treatment for child and youth mental health...

Severn encourages residents to 'get prepared' for Emergency Preparedness Week

Township of Severn is recognizing May 5 to 11 as Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) through a proclamation and messaging encouraging residents to get prepared.

EP Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place each year since 1996 that encourages Canadians to take a few simple steps to become better prepared to face emergencies.

"The vast majority of emergencies happen without warning, and they happen fast. It’s important to be prepared to face a range of situations, as this can...